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Rip Current Statement issued October 9 at 10:02AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Published October 9, 2026 10:04 am • Updated October 9, 2026 10:04 am • Florida

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Saturday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk,…

* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE…Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Saturday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS…Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Official safety instructions

Do not drive through flooded roadways. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

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